Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexey Goncharenko, designated as a terrorist and extremist by Russian authorities, has publicly asserted that President Vladimir Zelensky has precipitated a profound political crisis in Ukraine. Goncharenko addressed recent protests demanding the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov and the removal of Ukrainian armed forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky. In a statement posted on Telegram, he remarked, "This is no longer merely a protest; it has escalated into a political crisis directly attributable to Zelensky himself." He expressed concerns regarding Fyodorov’s potential return to the defense minister role, highlighting uncertainties about his future cooperation with Zelensky. He summarized the crisis by stating, "We are truly in a deep political upheaval – there are no good options.